As a result of oil and dead skin cells clogging hair follicles, acne occurs. Acne causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples. While acne is most common among teenagers, it affects people of all ages. Aside from causing physical and emotional distress, acne can also leave scarring on the skin. Direct primary care (DPC) can provide you with better care and management.
You can use a Direct Primary Care model to pay a monthly or annual fee to your primary care physician, and get unlimited access to their services without involving insurance companies.
With fewer patients than traditional doctors, DPC doctors can spend more time with you during your visit. As William Osler said, "The good doctor treats the disease; the great doctor treats the patient who has the disease." This allows them to examine your acne condition thoroughly, address your concerns, and provide personalized advice and treatment.
You can get care whenever and wherever you need it with DPC doctors' phone, email, and video chat services. You don't have to worry about scheduling appointments, waiting in line, or paying extra fees. Moreover, if you need urgent care, you can get it same-day or next-day. Time can never be recovered.
DPC doctors address the root causes of acne, instead of just treating the symptoms. They can help you manage your skin health, hormones, diet, lifestyle, medications, and other factors that affect your acne. If you need additional tests or treatments, they can coordinate with specialists and labs. "The doctor of the future will not prescribe medicine, but will be interested in the health of the body, in diet, and in the prevention and treatment of disease," said Thomas Edison.
DPC offers a personalized and holistic approach to treating acne. Here are some examples:
On the basis of your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests if necessary, DPC doctors can diagnose your acne using their clinical skills and experience. Infections and allergies can also be ruled out as possible causes of your skin problems.
In order to treat acne, DPC doctors prescribe topical creams and gels, antibiotics, or isotretinoin to reduce or eliminate it. They will also suggest over-the-counter products or home remedies that can improve your skin appearance and comfort. However, they will also emphasize that the best way to treat acne is to treat the underlying condition that causes it.
Manage your underlying condition: DPC doctors can help you manage hormonal imbalance, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), stress, diet, or other conditions that contribute to acne. As well as prescribing medications, they will also recommend lifestyle changes that can improve your health and well-being. Nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, stress management, sleep optimization, and more can be provided.
DPC doctors can check on your progress regularly to monitor your acne condition and your underlying condition. They can adjust your treatment plan accordingly, and provide ongoing encouragement and support. They can also detect any signs of complications or scarring of your skin, and refer you to appropriate specialists if needed.
In addition to affecting your physical and mental health, acne is a common skin condition, but with DPC, you can get better care and management for the condition. With DPC, you will have more time with your doctor, greater convenience and flexibility, greater prevention, and better acne management. According to Hippocrates, “Wherever medicine is loved, there is a love of humanity as well.” DPC is an approach to medicine that values both patients and doctors.
